The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting

I can manage to make

groaned and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me.

tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come

My eyes drop to his hand that held my arm. I noted

ignore that feeling and lift my gaze

reassuring him that I

a crooked awkward

blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a

me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever

awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those

side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was

I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he

still, I liked to see him squirm and decided to tease

even more.

I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing

birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I taunted and got the reaction

eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago.

lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean

stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked

“Checking to see if I was

“And besides, you didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar and took a

baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He scratched his

all.” I shook my head

cupcake.”I pouted.

his chin. “I was a real jerk back

even a question? You were the biggest one and you still

Aiden looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would

a few years and you’re

here, I’ll be right